New Delhi. The year 2025 was a great year for the Indian automobile market. Many great cars hit the market this year. Now the beginning of 2026 is also going to be a blast for car lovers. Four big SUVs will be launched in January 2026, which include the new generation Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 7XO (updated XUV700), Maruti E Vitara and third generation Renault Duster. The prices of the all-new Kia Seltos will be announced on January 2, while its bookings have already started. Deliveries are expected to begin by mid-January 2026. The official debut of Mahindra XUV 7XO will be on January 5, after which its market launch will also take place soon. At the same time, the long awaited new Renault Duster will debut in India on January 26, while the launch date of Maruti E Vitara has not been revealed yet. Let us know about these four upcoming midsize SUVs.
new kia seltos
The 2026 Kia Seltos will see major design changes and improvements in features, while the engine options will remain the same. The new model will be longer, wider and more spacious than the current generation. Its features include panoramic display, 10-way power driver seat with memory/lumbar, panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake, Level 2 ADAS and other features.
Mahindra XUV 7XO
The Mahindra XUV 7XO (Mahindra XUV700 facelift) will get design elements inspired by the Features like 540-degree camera, new ADAS visualization and in-car theater mode (BYOD functionality support) have been confirmed in the official teaser. 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L diesel engines will continue to be used in the SUV.
Maruti E Vitara
Maruti E Vitara, the first electric car from the Indo-Japanese automaker, will hit dealerships in January 2026. Like the global version, the India-spec model will get 49kWh and 61kWh battery pack options, both with a front-axle mounted electric motor. E Vitara will be one of the most feature-packed cars of Maruti Suzuki in India.
new reno duster
The next generation Renault Duster is one of the biggest new car launches of the year. The SUV will be built on CMF-B architecture and will see a completely new design language. Its interior will be more premium and feature-packed than before. The 2026 Renault Duster is expected to be offered in India with 1.3L turbo and 1.2L mild hybrid petrol engine options.